His company, Charis UAS, manufactures self-driving cars that leverage artificial intelligence to generate 3D geospatial data in near-real time. These innovations earned him numerous awards and distinctions. 

Eric Rutayisire Muziga (photo) is a Rwandan entrepreneur who graduated from the University of Minnesota with a master's in electrical and electronic engineering. He is the founder and CEO of Charis Unmanned Aerial Solutions (Charis UAS), the first drone manufacturing company to be licensed in Rwanda. 

Launched in 2014, Charis UAS harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies to deliver timely and accurate 3D geospatial data to help industries make smart decisions. It specializes in building and integrating sensor systems, drones, and data solutions to deliver high-quality service. The company covers several countries, including Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, DR Congo, Angola, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Charis UAS developed Inganji, a drone technology “wholly designed and manufactured in Rwanda by Rwandan engineers and pilots with thousands of flight time experience.” According to its designers, the technology boasts notable features such as high data security, energy efficiency, high resolution, and an intelligent zoom camera. It is suitable for security and surveillance applications, we learn.  

Charis UAS has also developed a digital project manager for critical infrastructure projects. Called Charis Analytics, it digitizes worksites and tracks projects in near-real time with actionable information while enabling collaboration with all stakeholders and accelerating project completion.

In addition, the drone company has designed a drone capable of eliminating mosquitoes over large areas, thus contributing to the fight against malaria. The device, equipped with a 10-liter tank containing insecticide that destroys mosquito breeding sites, was immediately adopted by the Rwandan government.

The CEO is a member of the board of directors of venture capital and private equity company  Crystal Ventures. His works have earned him several distinctions. In 2019, he made it to the tech category of the Forbes 30 under 30 list. He was also in the top 3 of the All Africa Business Leader Award. Through Charis UAS, he is one of the winners of the 2023 Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.

Melchior Koba